Match the LIST-I with LIST-II

LIST - I (Malware term)		LIST - II (Definition)
A.	Payload	I.	A program that can replicate itself and travels over network
B.	Worm	II.	Scam in which a perpetrator sends an official looking email message that attempts to obtain personal and/or financial information
C.	Phishing	III.	Destructive event or prank, a virus was created to deliver
D.	Spamming	IV.	E-mailing an unsolicited message to many people at the same time

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

The correct answer is - Option 2

Key Points

• Payload
  • A destructive event or prank that a virus is created to deliver.
• Worm
  • A program that can replicate itself and travels over a network.
• Phishing
  • A scam in which a perpetrator sends an official-looking email message that attempts to obtain personal and/or financial information.
• Spamming
  • E-mailing an unsolicited message to many people at the same time.

Additional Information

• Malware
  • Malware is a term used to describe malicious software designed to cause damage to a computer, server, or network.
  • Common types of malware include viruses, worms, Trojan horses, ransomware, spyware, adware, and more.
• Viruses
  • A type of malware that attaches itself to a legitimate program or file and spreads from one computer to another.
  • Viruses can cause harm by corrupting, deleting, or stealing data.
• Spam
  • Unsolicited bulk messages sent over the internet, typically to a large number of users, for the purposes of advertising, phishing, spreading malware, etc.
  • Spam can come in various forms, including email spam, social media spam, and messaging app spam.